3 in custody after police chase from Germantown to Menomonee Falls ends in crash
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Three people were taken into custody after a police chase from Germantown ended in a crash in Menomonee Falls on Wednesday, Sept. 26.
West Bend police arrest man after social media post about gun at school
WEST BEND -- A 41-year-old man was arrested in connection with a concerning post on social media regarding a gun at school in West Bend.According to police, around 6 p.m., they were notified by West Bend School District officials of the post, which indicated the man's daughter carried a "Glock 45" handgun to school every day -- posted in response to an exchange about a fight between two 15-year-old individuals that happened earlier Tuesday.The post caused school officials to become concerned for the safety of students and staff, so they reported the post to police.Police located the alleged poster, and he was interviewed.
Woman claims kids look at porn at school in West Bend; superintendent, police respond
WEST BEND -- West Bend School District Superintendent Don Kirkegaard acknowledged the district didn't report a serious allegation regarding child pornography.
Recognize her? Germantown police seek suspect accused of leaving Fleet Farm without paying
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police need your help identifying a suspect accused of leaving Fleet Farm without paying for items she allegedly concealed in her purse.It happened on Aug. 17, around 5:30 p.m.According to police, when the suspect was approached by the store's loss prevention officer in the parking lot, she turned over the stolen items, but refused to cooperate further.The suspect told the loss prevention employee she was on probation and would go to jail if she got caught stealing.The suspect left in a green Ford Taurus with no registration plates.She’s been described as a woman, white, between the ages of 20 and 30, standing between 5'5" and 5'9" tall and weighing 150 pounds.
West Bend police: 8 kayakers overturn in Milwaukee River; no one hurt
WEST BEND -- Eight kayakers overturned in the Milwaukee River on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 2.It happened shortly after noon in the section of the Milwaukee River that runs through Riverside Park in West Bend.Police said an officer in the area was flagged down by one of the kayakers, who said at least two of them overturned, and were missing their kayaks.Responding officers learned eight adult kayakers overturned in the river.
Woman arrested after allegedly threatening to shoot former boss, pointing gun at deputy
TOWN OF ERIN -- A 49-year-old Town of Erin woman was taken into custody Wednesday night, Aug. 29 after making threats and pointing a revolver at a deputy.According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, a deputy was dispatched to a residence on Pleasant Hill Road around 5:15 p.m. regarding a threats complaint.The suspect, a 49-year-old Town of Erin woman, was recently let go from her job and allegedly threatened to shoot her former boss if he came to the property to retrieve company property.When the deputy arrived on scene the woman exited the house.
'Get kids interested:' Germantown Police Department Youth Academy kicks off Monday
GERMANTOWN -- From 300 applicants per position, to just 30, the Germantown Police Department is hoping to ramp up numbers and gain interest by preparing the next generation of officers.
Menomonee Falls man killed in crash involving semi; 8th traffic fatality in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- One person is dead after a car crashed into a semi on I-41 north of Highway K Friday, Aug. 17.It happened around 3:45 p.m.According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, deputies along with rescue personnel from Allenton Fire and St.
Officials respond to jackknifed semi on I-41 in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Officials responded to a crash involving a semi on the interstate in Washington County on Friday, Aug. 17.It happened on I-41 southbound, just south of Highway 33.Photos show a jackknifed semi in the median.PHOTO GALLERYWashington County officials were on scene for hours following the crash.
'We're in the 40s reported:' Germantown police seek suspects in vehicle break-ins, fiery crash
GERMANTOWN -- Suspects were caught on camera in Germantown trying to break into several vehicles while the owners were sleeping.
'I saw one with a gun:' Woman comes face-to-face with burglars at her home; snaps picture of suspect
WEST BEND -- A Washington County mother came home from church and found herself face-to-face with some armed burglars, who were running out of her home.It happened not too far from Big Cedar Lake.
Fond du Lac man dies after crash involving utility pole
TOWN OF POLK -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office say a 31-year-old man involved in a crash died from his injuries late Sunday, Aug. 5.The crash happened around 11:50 p.m. on I-41 northbound under STH 144 in the Town of Polk.
Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle on I-41 after disorderly conduct call in Germantown
GERMANTOWN -- A man was found dead on I-41 after he was struck by a vehicle Saturday night, July 21.At around 11:45 p.m., Germantown police officers responded to a disorderly conduct report at the McDonald's restaurant located off of County Line Road.
35-year-old West Bend man arrested for 5th OWI offense
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A 35-year-old West Bend man was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated -- his fifth offense.The Washington County Sheriff's Office received a call shortly before 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 21 for a report of a reckless driver traveling on Highway 45.Jackson police and the Wisconsin State Patrol located the vehicle and saw it veer from its lane.
Officials: Driver of pickup truck dies from injuries suffered in crash into culvert
TOWN OF WAYNE -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash that happened at the intersection of Highway 20 and Townline Road in the Town of Wayne on Friday morning, July 20.Officials say around 6:45 a.m., a caller reported one vehicle almost on its side in the ditch up against the culvert with the driver inside.
Washington County: 1 killed, 2 others hurt following crash on I-41 NB near County D
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- One person is dead following a crash on I-41 near County D in Washington County on Saturday, July 14.All northbound and southbound lanes were temporarily closed while officials were on scene.According to the Washington County Sheriff's office, witnesses reported a male traveling southbound crossed through the median and struck a northbound vehicle nearly head-on.PHOTO GALLERYOfficials say the male driver was fully ejected from his vehicle.
4 taken to hospitals from scene of crash involving 3 vehicles in Germantown
GERMANTOWN -- Four people were hurt in a crash involving three vehicles in Germantown Thursday, July 12.It happened shortly after 11 a.m.Police said a semi headed southbound on Division was waiting at the stop sign to turn northbound onto Fond du lac Avenue/Highway 145, and a car with two people inside was stopped at the stop sign northbound on Division.